A Toronto man who allegedly fled the scene of a tragic crash that killed one person and hospitalized another has been arrested by police.

Toronto Police said a man was arrested on October 20 in connection with the fatal accident.

Investigators say a Gold Pontiac Montana van and a black sedan were travelling westbound on Burnhamthorpe Road at a high rate of speed when the van collided with a Honda CRV that was going south on Shaver, causing that vehicle to flip over.

Police had been searching for a driver who fled the scene.

The driver of the CRV, a 59-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene.

The driver of the van was taken to hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

Shabiri Tull, 23, has been charged with dangerous operation of a conveyance causing death.

He will appear in court at 2201 Finch Avenue West on December 2.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-1900, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, online on our Facebook Leave a Tip page, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637).

 

Toronto Police seem to be one step behind this woman who is sought for allegedly stealing booze from liquor stores.

Police allege between September 17 and October 2 the suspect attended multiple Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO) stores throughout the city.

Officers claim that once inside the store the woman selected items and exited the store without paying.

Police have released a photo of Tamara Oimette, 28, of Toronto.

Detectives said the suspect is wanted for three counts of theft under $5,000, three counts of fail to comply release order and three counts of fail to comply undertaking.

She is described as 5-foot about, 105 lbs., thin build, medium length brown hair and brown eyes.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-5500, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, online on our Facebook Leave a Tip page, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637). Download the free Crime Stoppers Mobile App on iTunes or Google Play.

IF you like band music. Then you don’t want to miss October 24, at 2 p.m., at the Sixth Street mural for a musical tribute by the Military Alumni Band to mark the 100 Anniversary of the Toronto Scottish Regiment, sponsored by the Lake Shore Village BIA. ALSO Sunrise Remembrance Day ceremony in New Toronto poster at bottom.

ON October 31 the BIA’s traditional Halloween celebrations and giveaways take place at Sixth Street and Lake Shore Blvd. W.

Lest We Forget

SUNRISE REMBRANCE DAY CEREMONY IN NEW TORONTO

 

Toronto-raised celebrity Keanu Reeves is among 10 prominent Canadians being inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame next month.

Reeves, a top star who is said to be one of the most genuine actors in Hollywood, grew up in Toronto’s Yorkville area. He struggled in school and attended four different high schools in the city, including a private Catholic school and Etobicoke School of the Arts, on Royal York Road, from which he was expelled.

The actor, whose name means cool breeze in Hawaiian, said later that he was expelled because he was “just a little too rambunctious and shot my mouth off once too often.”

He is among fellow actor Graham Greene, retired Lt.-Gen. Romeo Dallaire, musician Bruce Cockburn, singer Jully Black, the late blues artist Salome Bey, Bret (The Hitman) Hart and Olympic decathlon champ Damien Warner to be memorialized in Canada’s Walk of Fame, on Simcoe Street, on December 4.

Reeves is a proud Canadian citizen, who was born in Beirut, where his mother, Patricia Taylor, a British costume designer and performer, met his father, Samuel Reeves. He and his sister were raised by a single mom. They lived in Sydney and New York City before settling in Toronto when Reeves was about seven years old.

He was a good hockey player and for a while wanted to become a professional player. The actor, who was a goalie for De La Salle Catholic College; was once voted the most valuable player and was dubbed “The Wall.”

One of Reeves’ first professional gigs was working as a correspondent on the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) TV youth program Going Great. The show focused on child prodigies who were able to accomplish amazing things at a young age.

His acting roles picked up after moving to Hollywood in 1986, including the teen crime drama “River’s Edge” in 1986 and “Permanent Record,” where he played the best friend of a teen who commits suicide.

His big break came in 1989, with “Bill & Ted’s Excellent Adventure.” Fresh off a role in period drama “Dangerous Liaisons,” Reeves’ turn as stoner genius Ted earned him instant acclaim.

His credits included surf-driven crime thriller “Point Break” in 1991 to Gus Van Sant’s 1991 critically acclaimed Indie drama “My Own Private Idaho,” which garnered Reeves huge fame.

“The Matrix,” a 1999 sci-fi action film is arguably one of his most iconic movies. Directed by the Wachowskis, the film tells the story of a computer hacker enlisted to take down dystopian overlords.

While subsequent spin-off films weren’t as successful, “The Matrix” franchise made Reeves a household name and a very rich man. There are many stories of him and his generosity with money.

He received a star on the Hollywood walk of fame in 2005.

Reeves hasn’t forgotten his pre-famous days of pounding the sidewalks on Royal York Road in the snow. He doesn’t brag or revel in his celebrity status, which is why so many people love him worldwide.

 

 

Many fans are devastated to learn the loss of Lakeshore teen star Neil Hope, best known as Derek “Wheels” Wheeler of the TV series Degrassi Junior High, who grew up in the Long Branch area.

Hope, who once lived on Twenty Third Street, would have been 49 years old last September, but he died in 2007. His death was only discovered earlier this year.

For millions, Neil Hope was “Wheels” a lovable, troubled onscreen teen with that feathered blond hair and huge glasses.

Hope played Wheeler on the teen drama series Degrassi Junior High and Degrassi High from 1987 to 1991. Previously, he had portrayed the character Griff in the series The Kids of Degrassi Street from 1985 to 1986.

After reprising his role for two episodes of Degrassi: The Next Generation, Hope it has been confirmed died 14-years-ago and very few knew of his death.

The troubled star was private, transient and kept to himself. He suffered bouts of substance abuse.

Hope would often watch television with his father and siblings for dinner, which led him to develop an interest in the behind-the-scenes aspects of TV production. He took a television training course at the Etobicoke School of the Arts and had professional photos taken of himself.

Hope made his acting debut in the Kids of Degrassi Street episode Martin Meets The Pirates. He would tell interviewers that television had been an escape from his problems, and being involved in the medium would make that escape a reality.

Hope was the child of alcoholics and was vocal about his own struggles with drinking. He discussed his parents’ alcoholism in an episode of the documentary series Degrassi Talks.

Hope also made a documentary about children of alcoholic parents, called The Darker Side, which featured contributions from his co-stars Bill Parrott and Rebecca Haines. Hope’s father died in 1987 from cirrhosis of the liver.

Police have confirmed that Hope was found dead on Nov. 25, 2007 in a Hamilton rooming house. That shocking revelation was made known to friends and family only this year.

“Neil made an important contribution to our lives, to the lives of our television team, who are like a family to us and to the lives of many Canadians and others around the world,” said a statement from executive producers Linda Schuyler and Stephen Stohn.

“His life was not an easy one, but the time he spent with us was a shining example of determination, hard work and hopeful optimism and he is sorely missed.”

From its original iteration as The Kids of Degrassi Street in 1979 to the still-running Degrassi: The Next Generation, the series is one of Canada’s prime television success stories. It developed a cult following, was picked up in the U.S. and is now watched the world over.

 

A suspect on the run from Toronto Police has been arrested and charged with eight counts of making false fire alarms and eight counts of mischief that allegedly took place in the Humber Bay area.

Police accused the suspect of committing as many as 10 Break and Entries in the last 14-months in the Lake Shore Blvd. W., and Parklawn Road area.

Police in a news release said the crimes occurred from August 6, 2020 to October 15, 2021.

Detectives allege the man, who roamed the area topless, broke into a commercial building by smashing a window.

“Once inside he caused extensive damage to the building and personal property,” according to police. “He turned the water on flooding a unit overnight.”

The suspect entered a number of high-rise condo buildings committing crimes, officers say.

Investigators believe the same man is responsible for the incidents.

Milton Garcia-Perez, 41, of no fixed address, has been charged with break and enter, eight counts of mischief under $5,000, eight counts of false fire alarm and mischief over $5,000.

He appeared at a Finch A. W. court on October 19.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-2200, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, online on our Facebook Leave a Tip page, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637).

 

Officers from 22 Division are trying to get this shirtless vandal off the streets.

Police have intensified a search for a suspect described as a one-man crime spree who is accused of committing as many as 10 Break and Entries in the last 14-months in the Lake Shore Blvd. W., and Parklawn Road area.

Police in a news release said the crimes occurred from August 6, 2020 to October 15, 2021.

Detectives allege the man, who roamed the area topless, broke into a commercial building by smashing a window.

“Once inside he caused extensive damage to the building and personal property,” according to police. “He turned the water on flooding a unit overnight.”

The suspect entered a number of high-rise condo buildings committing crimes, officers say.

“He cause extensive damage to the buildings,” the released alleged. “He also pulled the fire alarm when there was no emergency.”

Investigators believe the same man is responsible for the incidents.

He is described as 5-foot 8-inches, 150-160 lbs., clean shaven, with dark hair. He has been observed running through the neighbourhood, with no shirt, on a number of occasions.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police at 416-808-2200, Crime Stoppers anonymously at 416-222-TIPS (8477), online at www.222tips.com, online on our Facebook Leave a Tip page, or text TOR and your message to CRIMES (274637).

 

 

Bread glorious bread!

Master Baker Tatsu Sato and his wife, Junko, have been supplying some of the healthiest and freshest breads to residents of our community for more than 15 years.

Tatsu is in the kitchen every morning at 2 a.m. so his customers can have fresh traditional Japanese style breads before they get to work.

Trained in Tokyo and in Kensington Market, Tatsu Sato’s vision is to provide a top quality blend of Western and Japanese cultures for the local community at affordable prices.

Together with Junko, and polite employees, Sato has been living his passion since 2006 at his Tatsu’s Bread, at 3180 Lake Shore Blvd. W., near Kipling Avenue.

The couple settled in New Toronto after moving from Japan many years ago and purchased a home and grew up their children here. They still in the same home in the area.

“All our bread is made by hand from natural ingredients,” says Junko. “We make our bread fresh every day.”

She explains their loaves are made with passion and love and does not contain any chemical or artificial flavouring.

“People come from all over for our bread,” she says. “We make about 15 types of Japanese traditional bread.”

The bread shop often showcases musicians from Humber College’s Music program and features artwork by Humber students and community artists on its walls.

The family believes in giving back to the community and often donate when called upon by local charities. “This community has been good to us over the years,” Junko insists.

The bakery sells lots of fresh pastries, desserts and sandwiches behind the counter. The sandwiches are quite filling and are a favourite of Humber students.

Their breads range from sourdough, egg, rye and raisin to whole wheat, muesli and walnut, and you can get them whole or half-loaf. The much-loved sourdough takes about four days to prepare.

A favourite is Tatsu’s Spelt bread and Japanese milk bread or shokupan, which is well-loved for its fluffy soft texture and slight sweetness.

Tatsu Bread is located at 3180 Lakeshore Blvd. W., or phone 416-253-5557. Visit them at tatsusbread.com

Two enterprising Long Branch women have joined forces to make and market a brand of natural soaps, solid conditioners and shampoos.

Judith Ciniello and Norma Carr make a range of soaps; including one that is vegan, which contains no alcohol or perfume.

The products, which contains a cold relief soap, are sold at Ciniello’s salon, MJ Hair Design, at 3335 Lake Shore Blvd. W., in Long Branch.

“All the ingredients are natural and come from the United Kingdom,” says Ciniello. “The soap contains special ingredients including one that is a cold relief blend.”

The soaps sell for $10 a bar and sales have been brisk.

Ciniello said the products are made from natural ingredients, with no chemicals and promotes healthy skin.

Her store also sells beautiful arts, crafts, cosmetic, gift baskets and other goods on consignment for four talented local women, who work from their homes.

“We are strong women and we support each other,” she says. “I help them and they help me and we all succeed.”

Ciniello also produces a brand of healthy Purple Connection teas, which is brewed to prevent stress and promote a healthy lifestyle. She makes 30 types of teas; which includes 16 flavoured teas and 14 wellness teas.

One of the tea she brews is popular with residents at this time of the year since it contains ingredients that helps prevent and ease colds.

The Mexican-born interpreter and hairstylist spoke English and French when she arrived in Canada 30 years ago. She has since worked her way up to own her own salon.

You can reach Ciniello at MJ Hair Design at 416-259-7992.

 

Landscaping is underway at the New Toronto Cenotaph as workers get it ready for Remembrance Day ceremonies on Thursday November 11.

City staff and the Royal Canadian Legion have been able to preserve and relocate the Cenotaph at Colonel Samuel Smith Park, in the Lake Shore Blvd. W., and Kipling Avenue area.

Today it proudly stands in front of the historic Assembly Hall of Humber College.

The 9000-pound granite memorial stood for decades in front of the former Legion location at Fifth Street and since 1983 it was the site of local Remembrance Day ceremonies.

The move was completed in time for Remembrance Day in November 2020.

Landscaping work is still to be completed, along with adding Afghanistan to the battle honours listed on the memorial.